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        <h2>Selecting the best position</h2>
        <p class="description">Choosing between inside and and outside mount is based on both style and your windows features.</p>
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            <div>Inside</div>
            <div>Outside</div>
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        <div class='grid-item title-cell'><span>Where it gets installed</span></div>
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            <div>Fits inside the window recess</div>
            <div>Mounts around the window recess</div>
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        <div class='grid-item title-cell'>How much space is needed</div>
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            <div>At least 1” of unobstructed recess space to mount your shade</div>
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                At least 3" of space available for the headbox depending on shade orientation
                suitable for your space (if you have a bare window or sill).
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                At least 2” of flat trim space around the window (if you have a trim or sill & trim)
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        <div class='grid-item title-cell'>Surface types supported</div>
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            <div>Timber, drywall, metal, masonry</div>
            <div>Timber, drywall, metal, masonry (professional recommended for masonry)</div>
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        <div class='grid-item title-cell'>How it can be installed (Top to bottom)</div>
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                <img src='https://us-east-1-shared-usea1-02.graphassets.com/ATyBZGdQ1QIGW7cGZTgjBz/cm9qv0bn9sxao07jz65iqhezt' alt='' width='100' height='100' />
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        Side frames flush with the front edges of window and slight overhang of headbox
        Note: Side frame depth is 1.5"
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                <img src='https://us-east-1-shared-usea1-02.graphassets.com/ATyBZGdQ1QIGW7cGZTgjBz/cm9qv0bmtt16j07k3inyrcp5b' alt='' width='100' height='100' />
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        Flush with front edges of window (if you have a bare window)
        <br />
        Note: Headbox height is 3"
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                <img src='https://us-east-1-shared-usea1-02.graphassets.com/ATyBZGdQ1QIGW7cGZTgjBz/cm9qv0bocsxat07jzzg45zq79' alt='' width='100' height='100' />
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        Headbox flush with front edge of window Note: Headbox depth is 2 (9/16)"
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                <img src='https://us-east-1-shared-usea1-02.graphassets.com/ATyBZGdQ1QIGW7cGZTgjBz/cm9qv0bmqseez0ck30nglxcsm' alt='' width='100' height='100' />
                <span>Flush with outer edge of trim (if you have a trim or sill & trim)</span>
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                <img src='https://us-east-1-shared-usea1-02.graphassets.com/ATyBZGdQ1QIGW7cGZTgjBz/cm9qv0bsmt16u07k3256x1k7d' alt='' width='100' height='100' />
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        Whole shade set deep within an unobstructed recess
Note: Required recess depth must be more than 2 (9/16)"
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                <img src='https://us-east-1-shared-usea1-02.graphassets.com/ATyBZGdQ1QIGW7cGZTgjBz/cm9qv0bm7t0rr07jya1nnf8qo' alt='' width='100' height='100' />
                <span>Flush with front edges of window (if you have a sill)
Note: Headbox height is 3"</span>
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                <img src='https://us-east-1-shared-usea1-02.graphassets.com/ATyBZGdQ1QIGW7cGZTgjBz/cm9qv0bl0seeu0ck3o8k22wt5' alt='' width='100' height='100' />
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                <img src='https://us-east-1-shared-usea1-02.graphassets.com/ATyBZGdQ1QIGW7cGZTgjBz/cm9qv0bs0t16p07k35kmwffko' alt='' width='100' height='100' />
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        <div class='grid-item title-cell'>How it can be installed (Bottom to top)</div>
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                <img src='https://us-east-1-shared-usea1-02.graphassets.com/ATyBZGdQ1QIGW7cGZTgjBz/cm9qv0bn9sxao07jz65iqhezt' alt='' width='100' height='100' />
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        Side frames flush with the front edges of window and slight overhang of headbox<br />
        Note: Side frame depth is 1.5"
      </span>
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            <div>Bottom to top orientation is not supported for outside mount shades.</div>
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                <img src='https://us-east-1-shared-usea1-02.graphassets.com/ATyBZGdQ1QIGW7cGZTgjBz/cm9qv0bmdt16e07k3gf3wc5ht' alt='' width='100' height='100' />
                <span>
        Headbox flush with front edge of window<br />
Note: Headbox depth is 2 (9/16)"
      </span>
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            <div>Bottom to top orientation is not supported for outside mount shades.</div>
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                <img src='https://us-east-1-shared-usea1-02.graphassets.com/ATyBZGdQ1QIGW7cGZTgjBz/cm9qv0bkbt0rm07jyn2xmrg9h' alt='' width='100' height='100' />
                <span>
        Whole shade set deep within an unobstructed recess<br />
Note: Required recess depth must be more than 3"
      </span>
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            <div>Bottom to top orientation is not supported for outside mount shades.</div>
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                <img src='https://us-east-1-shared-usea1-02.graphassets.com/ATyBZGdQ1QIGW7cGZTgjBz/cm9qv0bl0seeu0ck3o8k22wt5' alt='' width='100' height='100' />
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            <div>Bottom to top orientation is not supported for outside mount shades.</div>
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        <div class='grid-item title-cell'>When it's not suitable</div>
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                If the window width or height is uneven (out of square) by more than 1/4"
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                Less than 1" of unobstructed recess space
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                Uneven surfaces - these can make achieving full blackout a challenge
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                Drywall without a supporting structure (e.g. timber frame). We suggest using
                drywall anchors to provide the additional support required.
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                Windows without a flat trim around the opening (like an ornate trim)
                <br /><br />
                Uneven surfaces - these can make achieving full blackout a challenge
                <br /><br />
                Drywall without a supporting structure (e.g. timber frame). We suggest using
                drywall anchors to provide the additional support required.
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